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The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

Muslims in the Middle East observe Ramadan amid political upheavals and postwar turmoil

Muslims in the Middle East are observing the holy month of Ramadan under exceptional circumstances.

The Independent UK

Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm – in shift that could shake up Turkey and Middle East

Abdullah Öcalan’s message, which follows four decades of guerrilla warfare, will have far-reaching implications

The Guardian - UK

Wizz Air eyes ultra low-cost flights from London to Dubai in major Gulf expansion

The budget carrier’s new Airbus A321XLR long-range aircraft aims to take off for popular cities in the Middle East

The Independent UK

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President Trump reveals vision for Gaza in AI video complete with luxury yachts, belly dancers, and a towering golden Trump statue

The president gave a a first glimpse of "Trump Gaza" three weeks after floating the idea of expelling nearly 2 million Palestinians to pave the way for a "Riviera of the Middle East." But even his MAGA base isn't loving the hedonism and idolatry.

Fortune

Trump shares bizarre AI vision of what Gaza will look like under his rule

Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu also feature in the AI-generated video which attempts to outline the president’s plans for the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

The Independent UK

What to watch out for on Day 1 of Bahrain F1 pre-season testing

Follow live text coverage of the Bahrain pre-season test here

Autosport

Fossil footprints reveal what may be the oldest known handcarts – new research

If you’re a parent you’ve probably tried, at some point, to navigate the supermarket with a trolley, and at least one child in tow. But our new study suggests there was an ancient equivalent, dating to 22,000 years ago. This handcart, without wheels, was used before wheeled vehicles were invented…

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2025 Bahrain F1 test schedule: Who is driving and when

Taking over from Barcelona, Bahrain has become F1's go-to spot for winter testing thanks to its more benign, reliable weather and its central location in the Middle East, with cars then shipped off to the opening round of the season. In previous years teams would just stay in Bahrain for…

Motorsport

US Envoy Witkoff To Continue Talks On Gaza Ceasefire Deal

US envoy Witkoff returns to the Middle East to advance Gaza ceasefire deal, navigating complexities and stakeholder concerns.

Top News

Secretary Of State Rubio's Plane Returns Due To Mechanical Issue

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plane returns due to mechanical issue, but he will continue his diplomatic mission to Germany and the Middle East.

The Conversation

What was the Sykes-Picot agreement, and why does it still affect the Middle East today?

Some national borders are determined by natural phenomena like seas, mountains and rivers. Most, however, are created by people.

The Independent UK

Stormzy faces backlash for McDonald’s collaboration after pro-Israel claims

‘Vossi Bop’ rapper has faced criticism from pro-Palestine supporters boycotting the fast food chain’s alleged support of Israel

Fortune

French President Macron denounces Trump's Gaza takeover plan: 'The right answer is not a real estate operation'

President Donald Trump wants to remake Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” and he wants Jordan and Egypt to take in Palestinians.

The Independent UK

‘It’s so ridiculous’: Experts say Trump’s plan to ‘take’ Gaza will never work

‘The genie is out of the bottle. Now ethnic cleansing becomes a policy choice, as opposed to a crime against humanity’

Roll Call

Democrats doubt Trump’s Gaza plan as president puts Arab allies on the spot - Roll Call

President Donald Trump has America's Arab allies twisting but congressional Democrats have doubts about his plan to "own" Gaza.

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